Container Depot Services Global Market Report 2025

The container depot services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.57 billion in 2024 to $9.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global containerized trade, rising port congestion and delays, growth in international shipping volumes, increasing demand for efficient container maintenance, and rising adoption of digital tracking and automation technologies.

The container depot services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising global containerized trade, expansion of logistics networks, increasing port congestion, adoption of digital technologies and automation, and growing emphasis on container maintenance and sustainability. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in automation and artificial intelligence technologies, development of integrated digital platforms for real-time tracking, innovations in sustainable and green depot operations, improvement in multimodal transport connectivity, and development of predictive maintenance and IoT-enabled container handling systems.

Rising international trade is expected to drive the growth of the container depot services market in the coming years. International trade refers to the global import and export of goods, fueled by factors such as economic expansion, trade liberalization, and advancements in logistics. Growth in international trade is increasing as expanding economies boost consumer purchasing power, leading to higher volumes of imports and exports. Container depot services support this growth by providing essential infrastructure for the storage, maintenance, and management of containers, ensuring smooth handling of the rising volume of goods moving across borders. For example, in February 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a France-based international organization promoting economic growth and sustainable development, reported that in Q4 2023, China’s imports rose by 3.9%, driven by mechanical and electrical products, highlighting the need for efficient container handling to manage increased cargo volumes. Therefore, the rising volume of international trade is expected to propel the container depot services market.

Key companies in the container depot services market are focusing on technological advancements such as automated mobile container handling systems to enhance operational efficiency, reduce turnaround times, minimize human error, and improve overall yard productivity. Automated mobile container handling systems refer to advanced digital networks and mechanized equipment that enable faster data processing, real-time container tracking, and efficient movement of containers within depots with minimal manual intervention. For example, in September 2025, Gulftainer, a UAE-based logistics and ports operator, introduced the Sharjah Bonded Inland Container Depot featuring advanced mobile container handling equipment and a high-speed computer system. The facility integrates seamless multimodal connectivity, optimizes customs workflows via digital processing, and accelerates cargo throughput. These innovations enhance operational efficiency and lower costs, though they require significant capital investment and carry risks related to system integration complexity.

In December 2024, Konecranes, a Finland-based provider of cranes, lifting equipment, port solutions, and related services, acquired Peinemann Port Services BV and Peinemann Container Handling BV for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Konecranes aimed to expand its service presence and equipment offerings in the Netherlands, particularly at the Port of Rotterdam, thereby strengthening its footprint in European port operations. Peinemann is a Netherlands-based provider of port services and container handling solutions.

Major players in the container depot services market are Container Corporation of India Limited, A. P. Moller Maersk A. S., CMA CGM Société Anonyme, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, DP World Limited, Hapag Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft, China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, Hutchison Port Holdings Limited, Evergreen Marine Corporation Taiwan Limited, PSA International Pte. Ltd., International Container Terminal Services Inc., COSCO Shipping Ports Limited, Touax Container Solutions SAS, Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl, ITI Intermodal Limited, US Container Depot LLC., Arkas Container Transport S. A., Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., Bay Container Terminal Private Limited, Saigon Newport Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the container depot services market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in container depot services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the container depot services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the transport services sector by driving up costs for vehicles, spare parts, and fuel, key inputs often sourced from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics providers, and public transportation systems are facing squeezed profit margins as higher equipment and maintenance costs coincide with limited ability to pass on these expenses to customers due to competitive pressures. The uncertainty has also delayed fleet modernization and the adoption of greener, more efficient vehicles, slowing progress toward sustainability goals. To adapt, transport firms are optimizing route planning, investing in fuel efficiency technologies, renegotiating supplier contracts, and exploring collaborative logistics models to share costs and mitigate the impact of higher tariffs.

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Container depot services are specialized facilities that manage, store, and service shipping containers, operating primarily as key logistics hubs located inland or near ports. Their main purpose is to provide secure, centralized locations for the storage, handling, maintenance, and repair of containers, serving as essential links in the global supply chain.

The key services of container depot services are storage, handling or movement, maintenance and repair, transportation, and others. Storage involves securing empty or loaded containers in dedicated facilities where they are protected from damage, theft, and weather until they are ready for shipment or further logistics movement. The various container types include dry or standard containers, reefer containers (temperature-sensitive), tank containers (liquid or chemical), and others. These services are used by various end-users, including shipping lines or container owners, freight forwarders or 3PLs, importers or exporters, and others.

The container depot services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as storage of empty and loaded containers, container maintenance and repair, container stuffing and destuffing, reefer container storage and plug, customs clearance services, documentation, and administrative support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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